My wife and I have been talking about putting more out on our blog but haven't really taken the time to do so...well, we decided to make a change. I know, this is before January 1st, but we decided to do it anyway. :)

I believe it was November 25th of 2013 when a friend of ours (Toby Langmann Nishikawa) decided to put a 40 day challenge out on Facebook to run at least 1 mile per day. For some reason, this challenge was just enough to get me (Mitch) off my chair and start to run more consistently, not that I wasn't running at all. I don't know what it was, maybe burnout, maybe just plain lazyness, but I wasn't getting out much and I needed something. Well, I'm excited to say I hit that 40 day challenge...and now I'm actually coming up on one year! There were many days I only found enough time to run just one mile, but I was able to fit it in.

What is it that motivates people to get out and run? To get out of bed early in the morning (or even late at night)? These are questions I've had to ask myself since finishing up my college career at Utah State University. I look at people all over the world who put so much effort into the sport and sometimes wonder, "Why?" What gets them going? For me, sometimes a race or someone challenging me, but it's usually something outside myself. I know some who are internally motivated (maybe for weight control or just to feel better about themselves)...either way, getting out and running helps in all aspects of your life including your mental, spiritual, emotional and physical states. Whatever motives you, keep it going!

Through March, we are offering a discount for all of our products...just enter FBMAR14 at the time of checkout and you'll receive free shipping and a discount. We are hoping you will share this will all your friends. :)

It seems pretty obvious to us what this Bud Button does for us when it comes to running (we love them, by the way). What we are wondering, though, is how would you use them? What cords would you hold? Maybe holding the cords of blinds away from kids (assuming there is metal in the blinds) or using them while working, etc...

What are your ideas?? Feel free to post your ideas on this blog or on our facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ZRunning)...

Now before you get too excited, let me ask you this...Do you find yourself going to your closet and find, in your drawer, a bunch of running t shirts that ultimately just become work shirts? That's why we decided to start the shirtless races...to give out something other than a shirt.

The biggest question we have is what would you like to receive that isn't a shirt? What could or would you use if you received it? Think it through and check out the website...wwwshirtlessraces.com.